Thrift

[θrɪft]

Definition

(noun.) any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers.

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Definition

(n.) A thriving state; good husbandry; economical management in regard to property; frugality.

(n.) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity.

(n.) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

(n.) One of several species of flowering plants of the genera Statice and Armeria.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Success, prosperity, gain, profit.[2]. Frugality, thriftiness, economy, good husbandry.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Frugality, economy, saving, gain, profit

ANT:Prodigality, waste, loss, expenditure

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Definition

n. state of thriving: frugality: prosperity: increase of wealth: gain: a plant of genus Armeria order Plumbagine the marsh-rosemary.—adv. Thrift′ily.—n. Thrift′iness.—adj. Thrift′less not thrifty: extravagant: not thriving.—adv. Thrift′lessly.—n. Thrift′lessness.—adj. Thrift′y (comp. Thrift′ier,superl. Thrift′iest) showing thrift or economy: thriving by frugality."

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